Booth Golf & Leisure’s Post

Happy National Golf Day! Celebrating all the turf managers, golf course superintendents, grounds crew team members, and golfers who help make this industry thrive. Highlighting some environmental benefits of golf courses, from United States Golf Association (USGA): The total land area devoted to golf in the U.S. is relatively small, but courses can offer substantial environmental benefits – especially in developed areas where green space is increasingly limited. ⛳ - Turfgrass and other vegetation on a golf course help cool highly developed areas during hot weather. - Golf courses provide important habitats for native wildlife and vegetation and can help support threatened species. - Golf courses can help manage stormwater runoff, aiding in flood prevention. They also recharge groundwater supplies and filter surface runoff. - The vegetation on golf courses sequesters atmospheric carbon and helps improve air quality, especially in urban areas. #nationalgolfday #golfday #golf #sodstar #golfcourse #turfgrass

Farms, ski resorts, golf courses—we help them all with water management! Edgewater Strategies is here to ensure you have the right systems in place to keep things running smoothly. 💧🚜⛷️ #EfficientWaterUse #EdgewaterWaterManagement #WaterSafety #WaterConsulting #WaterSafety #Hydrogeology #WaterEducation #WaterSupply #CleanWater #DrinkingWater #WaterSystems #WaterInnovation #Water #Expertise #Edgewater #EdgewaterStrategies

The economic, recreational and environmental benefits of the golf industry are numerous. The article below by the United States Golf Association (USGA) highlights many ... Interested in your thoughts. #usga #golf #golfcourse #golflife #golfaddict #realestate

For those of you who are questioning the benefits of a golf course in the community, see attached article from the USGA that presents how a golf course impacts its surrounding environment. #USGA #Envirionment #Golf https://lnkd.in/gwh3Phjr

Typically, pumps are used to move water or other light fluids from where it is not wanted or to where it is needed, for example to irrigate farmland or leisure facilities like parks, sports grounds and golf courses. Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/ASPfJ #PumpsWinster #Thewinsterway #Morethanjusthose #60YearsExperience #ExtremeWeatherConditions #thewinsterway #morethanjusthose

Five Western Australian golf courses have now been recognised for their efforts as part of the Waterwise Golf Program. The Wembley Golf Course received silver level accreditation, the Carramar and Wanneroo Golf Club Courses, and The Western Australian Golf Club and Hartfield Golf Clubs , have all received bronze level The Waterwise Golf Program is a joint initiative between the Golf Course Superintendents Association of Western Australia and the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation and is also a specified action under the State Government's Kep Katitjin - Gabi Kaadadjan - Waterwise Perth Action Plan 2, which is supporting the establishment of world-leading waterwise communities in Perth and Peel by 2030. Water Minister Simone McGurk explains, "There are currently 15 golf courses within the program seeking accreditation under the bronze level and I encourage other golf courses to make use of the program. I encourage other golf courses to make use of the program and support irrigation going forward." "The reality of climate change is that we all need to adopt water wise practices and it's great to see these golf courses leading by example" To read more: https://lnkd.in/gpjpqHJD Sports Environment Alliance member, Peninsula Kingswood Country Golf Club is also at the forefront of regenerative efforts, enhancing soil health, safeguarding local waterways, and fostering vibrant wildlife habitats. You can read more here: https://lnkd.in/gbejW-mx #waterwise ##SEA_theChange #noplanetnoplay #FriendsofSEA #oneplanetteam #NoPlanetNoPlay #PlanetMatters #NoPlanetB #Sport #SportandClimate #ClimageChange #ClimateChangeMitigation #ClimateEducation #regeneration

🏟️ NEWS: Forest Green Rovers Football Club's new eco wooden football stadium set to go ahead ⚽ Ecotricity's build will include an all-wooden 5,000 seat stadium and integrates measures of energy efficiency and resilience against extreme weather conditions 👉 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/etsarkev #sportpositive #greensports #sportsforclimateaction #stadiumbusiness #sportsbiz

🌧️🏌️♂️ Impact of recent heavy rains on UK golf courses In the past week, the UK has experienced unusually (it's not that unusual now though is it!) heavy rains, bringing both challenges and opportunities to our golf courses. As we navigate the aftermath, it's essential to recognise the resilience and dedication of the golf community in responding to these weather extremes. With flooded courses across many parts of the country, play has been difficult if not impossible, and the continuous rain is likely leading to further turf damage, increasing soil erosion and highlights the need for improved drainage systems. What a near thankless task for the greens teams! However it also serves as a reminder and opportunity to highlight the measures that many courses are putting in place to mitigate and minimise damage and expedite recovery. The golf communities resilience and support is crucial, and is something for us golfers to remember as we head out on to the sodden fairways and greens this weekend. #Golf #Sustainability #Community #Scotland #WeatherImpact #Resilience

Did you know that properly designed drainage systems on golf courses can improve water quality and stormwater management? Audubon International Signature Sanctuary Certification addresses these important drainage systems for new or renovating golf courses.

We are currently preparing a report for one of our client clubs. It's amazing the power of golfer data on course management... Our ~120 page report will serve as a guide for future decisions relating to: -Bunker placement & hole strategies -Informing targeted maintenance; reducing the total area of finely maintained turf and reallocating resources in higher traffic areas -Improving pace of play & flow -Enhancing the experience of higher handicap golfers -Reducing water usage -Directing general sustainability initiatives And so much more... Here is a heatmap comparison of golfers by handicap, detailing second and third shot locations, and walking routes on a par 5 hole.